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Kmart Closing All but 16 Locations, Sears Closing All but 19

Brett Weiss

Sep 23, 2021
1 min

Kmart Closing All but 16 Locations, Sears Closing All but 19

(from Forbes) Another iconic superstore has announced that it will be closing all but 16 of its remaining locations in the coming months,...

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Brett Weiss

Sep 6, 2021
1 min

New Court Covid Requirements

The Maryland Bankruptcy Court has just entered an Order Effective September 8, 2021, requiring that all persons entering U.S. Courthouses...

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Brett Weiss

Aug 4, 2021
1 min

Bankruptcy Filings at Record *Lows*

As a bankruptcy attorney, most people think that I'm unbelievably busy right now. The pandemic, business closures, layoffs, changed work...

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When Covid Deadlines Expire for Foreclosures, Evictions, Extra Unemployment...

Brett Weiss

Jul 29, 2021
1 min

When Covid Deadlines Expire for Foreclosures, Evictions, Extra Unemployment...

Even though the Delta Variant is running rampant across the country, a number of very important deadlines are coming up when protections...

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Brett Weiss

Jun 10, 2021
1 min

Jeweler Alex & Ani Files Bankruptcy

The Rhode Island-based jewelry company sells wares like charm bracelets and necklaces and was founded in 2004 by Carolyn Rafaelian. It...

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Brett Weiss

May 3, 2021
1 min

Brett Weiss Authors Article in the American Bankruptcy Institute Journal

I am pleased that my article, "The Absolute Priority Rule Should Not Apply in Individual Chapter 11 Cases," was selected for publication...

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Cover Article in Consumer Bankruptcy Journal

Brett Weiss

Mar 30, 2021
1 min

Cover Article in Consumer Bankruptcy Journal

I am pleased that my article, "The Small Business Reorganization Act--A Brief Overview," was selected as the cover article for the Spring...

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Bankruptcy Filings Hit Historic Lows. No, You Didn't Misread That.

Brett Weiss

Mar 16, 2021
2 min

Bankruptcy Filings Hit Historic Lows. No, You Didn't Misread That.

Most think that bankruptcy filings are at record highs. Actually, bankruptcy filing numbers are at a historic low. In February 2021,...

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Brett Weiss

Feb 9, 2021
1 min

Brett Weiss Interviewed on "Next Lawyer Up"

Brett Weiss, the managing member of The Weiss Law Group, recently sat down with Ron Sykstus for his nationally-known podcast, Next Lawyer...

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Brett Weiss

Feb 3, 2021
1 min

Different Rules for Medical Debt?

As reported in Law360, a group of Democratic senators proposed new legislation that would provide relief to individual debtors who file...

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The Meeting of Creditors Isn't As Bad As You Think

Brett Weiss

Jan 27, 2021
2 min

The Meeting of Creditors Isn't As Bad As You Think

The phrase “Meeting of Creditors” strikes fear into most of my clients’ hearts. It shouldn't. See my thoughts in the video, and...

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Brett Weiss

Jan 6, 2021
1 min

Brett Weiss Named a 2021 Super Lawyer!

I am honored that once again I have been chosen as a Maryland Super Lawyer, this time for 2021. Each year, no more than five percent of...

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What Do I Do If I'm Too Far Behind On My Mortgage for a Chapter 13?

Brett Weiss

Dec 8, 2020
2 min

What Do I Do If I'm Too Far Behind On My Mortgage for a Chapter 13?

Lots of people took advantage of the temporary halt to foreclosures and mortgage forbearances during the Coronavirus pandemic. But this...

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The Economy's a Mess! Why are Bankruptcy Filings Down?

Brett Weiss

Dec 8, 2020
1 min

The Economy's a Mess! Why are Bankruptcy Filings Down?

Recently released figures for 2020 indicate that nationally, bankruptcy filings are on a pace to reach their lowest level since 2006...

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My Small Business is in Trouble! What Should I Do?

Brett Weiss

Sep 9, 2020
3 min

My Small Business is in Trouble! What Should I Do?

The Covid-19 pandemic devastated many small (and medium and large) businesses. Closures. Limited hours. Fewer customers. And while...

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Commercial Rent Moratoriums for Chapter 11 Debtors

Brett Weiss

Sep 8, 2020
1 min

Commercial Rent Moratoriums for Chapter 11 Debtors

A very interesting article about Bankruptcy Courts imposing rent moratoria on commercial landlords due to the Covid-19 pandemic. I...

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Why You Should File for Bankruptcy Now, and Why Waiting Makes You Feel Better

Brett Weiss

Aug 24, 2020
1 min

Why You Should File for Bankruptcy Now, and Why Waiting Makes You Feel Better

It's an old saying among bankruptcy attorneys that their clients should have seen them at least a year ago. If they did, they wouldn't...

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Why "Surrender" in Bankruptcy Doesn't Mean Surrender

Brett Weiss

Aug 24, 2020
2 min

Why "Surrender" in Bankruptcy Doesn't Mean Surrender

In bankruptcy, some words don't have their ordinary meanings. "Surrender" is one of these words. Many people who file bankruptcy...

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"What Do You Mean I Need to Include My House/Car in My Bankruptcy?"

Brett Weiss

Aug 24, 2020
2 min

"What Do You Mean I Need to Include My House/Car in My Bankruptcy?"

Good bankruptcy attorneys spend a lot of time talking with their clients. They give them an awful lot of information. Sometimes clients...

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Brett Weiss

Aug 24, 2020
5 min

What is a Reaffirmation Agreement?

In a Chapter 7 bankruptcy, you may be asked by a lender to sign a “reaffirmation agreement,” or “RA,” where you would agree to be fully...

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